Development Assistant at the American Federation of Arts

Job Title: Development Assistant

Job Status: Full-time

Development Assistant

Department.               Development and Communications

Supervisor.                  Manager of Special Events

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Assist in the planning and execution of in person and virtual donor cultivation, fundraising and stewardship events (some evenings required)
  • Utilize Raisers Edge database to produce mailing lists, update constituent records, and liaise with finance department
  • Process contributions and gifts for the Development Department
  • Issue acknowledgement letters, receipts, and invoices related to special events and programs
  • Support Dir. of Institutional Advancement with the production of solicitation materials for donors, including proposals, personalized e-mails, and reports
  • Assist with grant submissions by updating calendar of proposal and report deadlines to help ensure timelines are met
  • Conduct event attendee and prospective donor research
  • Draft electronic mailings for: membership benefits, newsletters, events, exhibition openings, and other communications as needed
  • Assist with updating and managing website content
  • Create and maintain event pages via Eventbrite
  • Other related duties, as assigned

Qualifications

  • A minimum of three years special events/development experience
  • Experience with Raiser’s Edge database or other development database software required
  • Experience with WordPress required
  • Experience preferred with other frequently used programs including:
    • Microsoft Office Suite
    • Adobe Acrobat, Photoshop, InDesign
    • MailChimp
    • Eventbrite
    • Zoom
  • Excellent writing, research, and broad communication skills essential
  • Undergraduate degree in an art-related program a plus

Salary and Benefits

Generous benefit package including 3 weeks paid vacation, fully funded medical, dental and vision insurance.  Salary range is mid 40’s.

To apply: Submit a cover letter and resume to hr@amfedarts.org by March 25, 2022

The AFA is committed to equity and inclusion in its staff and welcomes applications from candidates of diverse backgrounds who share these interests and commitment.